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FBI Distributes Classified Patel Report on Bureau Shortcomings — 2dFBI distributed a classified Patel Report to staff on Oct. 2, 2026, Bailey's last day; Patel has terminated employees over Trump probes, 2020 kneeling photos, and a Catholic memo.

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Dana Whitfield Staff firings tied to these reviews risk damaging morale and making agents hesitant to do their jobs properly.

Houthis Claim Strike on Aramco Facility Near Riyadh — 3dSaudi air defenses intercepted Houthi missiles and drones aimed at the south, with debris from a missile damaging buildings and vehicles in Khamis Mushait. Authorities reported no casualties; the attacks came amid a broader escalation that included a strike on a power-distribution station in Madinah.

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Canadian ETF Managers Announce September Distributions — Sep 21, 2026Mackenzie Investments and Fidelity Investments Canada announced September cash distributions for their ETFs and ETF fund series, while Lightwater Partners declared a quarterly distribution of CAD$0.10 per unit for its All-Canadian Oil & Gas ETF, payable October 15. The announcements set out the applicable investor record dates and payment schedules.

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Racist Flyers Surface Across Ohio, PennsylvaniaPolitics — 5dKu Klux Klan-linked hate and recruitment flyers were scattered in Columbus-area neighborhoods, including near schools, drawing alarm from residents and condemnation from community leaders. In Pennsylvania’s Edgewood Borough, police also denounced racist flyers distributed after a local doctor was killed, warning against using tragedy to spread hate or intimidate neighbors.

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Sweeping U.S. ban on Canadian alcohol takes effect — 5dThe U.S. ban on many Canadian alcoholic imports has disrupted producers, who rushed shipments and stockpiled goods but now face lost sales and uncertainty; exemptions for some bulk-shipped whisky and existing inventories may limit immediate effects on American consumers. Canadian producers are urging provinces to ease internal trade barriers so they can replace lost U.S. sales at home, where restrictive distribution systems can make cross-country retail access difficult.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Vertropic Publishes Paid Placement Disclosure PolicyBusiness — Sep 26, 2026Vertropic has introduced a disclosure policy for paid press-release placements, requiring publisher sponsorship labels to remain visible and prohibiting the company from presenting paid distribution as editorial endorsement. It also says it will describe placements as “published on,” disclose the exact domains, and identify whether they are indexed by search engines.

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Rachel Meyers Requiring exact domain names and search indexing details could help readers judge how far these placements spread.

Paramount Skydance plans to move Class B shares listing to NYSE — Sep 25, 2026Paramount Skydance plans to move its Class B shares from Nasdaq to the New York Stock Exchange, with Nasdaq trading set to end around October 5 and NYSE trading to begin October 6. The shift comes as the company advances its planned Warner Bros. transaction and prepares a related warrant distribution for eligible shareholders.

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Dana Whitfield Moving the Class B shares to NYSE lines up well with the Warner Bros deal and could bring steadier trading.

Interparfums Extends Roberto Cavalli Fragrance Rights Through 2046 — Sep 17, 2026Interparfums is extending its global Cavalli fragrance license with Marquee Brands for 20 years, pushing Roberto Cavalli and Just Cavalli into broader global distribution through 2046 and reinforcing the brand’s prestige fragrance strategy. At the same time, the company inks an exclusive India distribution deal with Global SS Beauty Brands to bring its portfolio of prestige fragrances to Indian consumers and expand market presence in a key growth market.

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Sophie Scholl Distributes White Rose LeafletsGood News — FROM 1943University student faces execution for anti-Nazi pamphlets

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167,639 Pounds of Meat Recalled Over Counterfeit USDA Inspection Marks — Sep 23, 2026The USDA warns that about 167,639 pounds of Star Meat Delivery products—pork, beef and goat—were produced without federal inspection and bear false inspection marks (EST 1363), shipped to A&D Foods in Georgia for nationwide distribution, and should be discarded or returned. No illnesses have been reported, but officials say these products could pose safety risks and are continuing the investigation for additional affected items.

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LEPAS signs five dealers in Romania and receives first L8 PHEVs — Sep 20, 2026LEPAS opened its first Romanian dealer network with five partners and began L8 PHEV distribution, marking a concrete step in its European rollout, while preparing for further customer experiences across the country. Simultaneously, LEPAS is expanding across Europe with launches in the UK, Italy and Spain, earning awards and a World Car of the Year shortlist for L6 and L8, while continuing deliveries in Southeast Asia.

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Jared Kim LEPAS expanding into the UK and Italy while earning that World Car shortlist shows real momentum beyond just Southeast Asia deliveries.

Jim Carrey vs Adam SandlerYourlist — VS BattleRubber-faced mania versus deadpan slob comedy — two 90s comedy titans, two entirely different engines.

Sazerac Launches €53.3 Million Offer for German Drinks Maker Berentzen — Sep 21, 2026Sazerac has offered €5.55 per Berentzen share (about €53.3 million) in a voluntary cash takeover, with both Berentzen’s executive and supervisory boards backing the deal and a minimum 50%+1 share acceptance required for closing slated for Q4 2026. The move comes as Berentzen struggles with shrinking demand and profits, prompting Sazerac to frame a Europe-wide growth platform using Berentzen’s bottling and distribution capabilities, including a planned delisting if the deal goes through.

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Jared Kim At 5.55 euros a share the offer seems fair for a company in decline but the planned delisting could limit options for smaller investors later on.

Florida Woman Pleads Guilty to Producing Child Sexual Abuse Material — Sep 15, 2026A Gainesville woman, Trinity Joy Johnson, pleaded guilty to producing and distributing child pornography involving a toddler she cared for, with more than 100 files found on her phone and a sentencing hearing set for November 23, facing substantial prison terms. Separately, another Florida woman, Jennifer Percival, admitted to defrauding a fund for Epstein victims by falsifying records to obtain $750,000, with federal investigators continuing to pursue the case.

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BlackRock funds declare monthly dividends yielding up to 13.2 percent — Sep 10, 2026BlackRock’s funds announced new monthly dividends: BGY will pay 0.0426 per share and yield about 8.8%, BGR 0.0973 per share with roughly 6.6% yield, BLW 0.1132 per share yielding about 11.0%, and BGT 0.1203 per share with an approximate 13.2% yield, with ex-dividend dates set for October 15 and distribution on October 30. Separately, a Form 3 indicates Azam Zeshan Raza, a portfolio manager, is a reporting insider for BGY, but no transactions or holdings were reported for him.

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Sam Okafor Yields that high often signal bigger risks like NAV erosion over time, so I'd research the holdings first.

Bad Bunny Makes Emmy History With Seven Wins — Sep 6, 2026Bad Bunny earned his first Emmy for the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show, which headlined seven Creative Arts Emmys including Outstanding Variety Special (Live) and set a record for a Super Bowl halftime show. The two-night Emmys kickoff showcased a slate of winners across categories, with The Traitors, Stephen Colbert, Mariska Hargitay, Antiques Roadshow and others también celebrated as Emmys honors were distributed.

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Nicole Hardy Bad Bunny breaking records at the Emmys is a good sign that the Grammys and Emmys are finally catching up to what younger audiences already knew.

Which of your friends survives the apocalypse?Quizie — QuizName the group and the AI ranks every one of them — who leads, who thrives, who trips in the first act. Private until you share it.